In total, 30% of people surveyed had provided some form of double care

12.3% of people surveyed are currently caring for parents and children simultaneously

12.8% had provided double care at some point in the past

4% were providing double care for the second time

Over 50% of people found it difficult to work while providing double care

10% of people surveyed had to quit a job due to this responsibility

Childcare responsibilities usually precede care for older relatives, although this is shifting

In the UK, caring for parents and children is more common among people in their 50s and 60s. Here, carers may be responsible for older children or teenagers at the same time as parents in their 70s or 80s.

How live-in care can help to share the load

Live-in care is uniquely placed to help share this load, while keeping older parents safe and supported in their cherished family home.

By putting in place a live-in care arrangement, you can:

Reduce the physical and emotional stress involved in meeting the care needs of two or more people

Spend more quality time with your loved ones doing things you enjoy, rather than everyday tasks

Maintain your career, safe in the knowledge the people you love are receiving the care they need

Make sure your loved one has 24-hour oversight and any required medical expertise on hand

Give your loved one more opportunities to take part in domestic and social activities when you can't be there

All this and more makes live-in care an effective and mutually beneficial way of sharing the care load, helping to ensure the best possible quality of life for you and your loved ones.